Summary
Parkinsons disease is a progressive condition that is characterized by bradykinesia, muscular rigidity, tremor, and postural instability. As the second most common neurodegenerative disorder, Parkinsons disease may affect individuals of any age but prevalence is increased with age and it is most common in the elderly. Dopaminergic therapies have been fairly effective in treating bradykinesia, but several unmet needs remain. Some needs will be met during the forecast period from 2012-2022, while others, such as the need for disease-modifying drugs, will remain. The publisher expects that advancements will be made in levodopa administration and that four new molecular entities will be introduced to the market by 2022, these factors along with increased patient numbers from an aging population will drive the market during the forecast period.

Istradefylline is a first-in-class adenosine A2 receptor inhibitor, marketed in Japan under the brand name Nouriast by Kyowa Hakko Kirin. It was approved in Japan for adjunct use with levodopa in advanced-stage patients with wearing-off in March 2013, and launched in May 2013 (Kyowa Hakko Kirin, press release, March 25, 2013; Kyowa Hakko Kirin, press release, May 29, 2013).

Scope
- Overview of Parkinsons disease, including epidemiology, etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, pathology and treatment guidelines as well as an overview on the competitive landscape._x000D_
- Detailed information on Nouriast including product description, safety and efficacy profiles as well as a SWOT analysis._x000D_
- Sales forecast for Nouriast for the top seven countries from 2012 to 2022._x000D_
- Sales information covered for the US, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK and Japan.

Reasons to buy
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- Stay ahead of the competition by understanding the changing competitive landscape for Parkinsons disease_x000D_
- Effectively plan your M&A and partnership strategies by identifying drugs with the most promising sales potential_x000D_
- Make more informed business decisions from insightful and in-depth analysis of Nouriast performance _x000D_
- Obtain sales forecast for Nouriast from 2012-2022 in the top seven countries (the US, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK and Japan).

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